Multimedia Reporter (Contractor) – Bahrain

About the role

The Multimedia Reporter will create clear, accurate, and engaging digital content for MBN’s platforms, covering regional events and U.S. policy implications from Bahrain. Reporting will be digital‑first, combining written stories, video packages, short‑form clips, and visual explainers.

Key responsibilities

• Produce original reporting for MBN’s digital channels, including articles, video reports, interviews, short‑form videos and visual explainers.
• Develop distinct story angles that go beyond reactive coverage and align with regional and DC‑linked editorial priorities.
• Research, write, shoot, and edit multimedia content while maintaining high production and editorial standards.
• Use mobile journalism tools to report efficiently from the field and maintain a diverse source network.
• Collaborate with the Regional Executive Producer, Managing Editor, post‑production and graphics teams to shape stories for scalable digital formats.
• Ensure all content meets MBN’s standards of accuracy, balance, independence and ethical journalism.
• Support bilingual reporting in Arabic and English when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media or a related field.
• 2‑5 years of professional content production or journalism experience, preferably in digital or multimedia environments.
• Proven ability to produce compelling digital video and multimedia content.

Required skills

• Video editing
• Digital video production
• Mobile journalism (MOJO) tools

What we offer

• Contract‑based engagement with a leading Middle‑East broadcaster.
• Opportunity to cover high‑impact regional stories with global relevance.
• Collaborative editorial environment and access to post‑production resources.